Hungarian Cherry Strudel (Meggyes Rétes)

Meggyes Rétes, or Hungarian Cherry Strudel, is a delicious pastry filled with sweet cherries and wrapped in flaky, crispy layers of phyllo dough. This traditional Hungarian dessert is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time of the year.

Hungarian Cherry Strudel (Meggyes Rétes)

Ingredients

  • 1 package of phyllo dough
  • 4 cups pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the pitted cherries with sugar and let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Place a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean kitchen towel and brush it with melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the buttered phyllo sheet.
  5. Repeat the process with 5 more sheets of phyllo dough, layering each sheet on top of the other.
  6. Spoon the cherry filling along one long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving some space at the edges.
  7. Roll up the phyllo and cherry filling, folding in the edges as you roll to seal the strudel.
  8. Transfer the strudel to a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush the top with melted butter.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crispy.
  10. Let the strudel cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g

Supplies

Baking sheet Pastry brush Clean kitchen towel

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Meggyes Rétes is best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

To prevent the strudel from becoming soggy, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the phyllo dough before adding the cherry filling.

Cost

$10